Resource Association Chief Executive Ray Georgeson has called for clarity in recycling measurement to repair the current ‘worthless’ European league tables.

The European Commission is to propose a common methodology to measure food waste ahead of targeted EU action, says Environment Commissioner Karmenu Vella.

Waste management company Shanks has confirmed that it is considering the purchase of the Van Gansewinkel Groep, one of the largest waste collection and recycling businesses operating in the Netherlands and Belgium.

A new ACR+ analysis of European pay-as-you-throw systems highlights their potential for reducing residual waste and increasing recycling.

From 1 July this year, minimum charges will be imposed on the residual and food waste put out for collection by all Irish residents in an attempt to increase recycling, reduce waste going to landfill and save residents money.

Dr Jane Beasley, Director of consultancy Beasley Associates, argues that the waste and resources industry would fare better in the long run if we remain in the EU.

Edward Perchard reviews Nigel Haigh’s EU Environmental Policy: Its Journey to Centre Stage

Ray Georgeson gives a sideways view on what it means to be in the European Union.

Though they’re currently banned in the UK, pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) schemes where people pay for how much they use, following the ‘polluter pays’ principle, are popular on the Continent. Jennifer McDowall takes a trip around Europe to find out what we can learn from PAYT practitioners.

Ray Georgeson delivered the third annual Kit Strange Memorial Lecture at the Houses of Parliament at the start of the year, reflecting on the past, present and future of the industry.